England all-rounder Jamie Overton will play for the Adelaide Strikers again in the next season of the Big Bash League (BBL). The team has signed him as an international pre-signing ahead of the upcoming overseas draft.

Overton has played 18 matches for the Strikers in the last two seasons and was named the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) last season. He has taken 27 wickets so far and has an economy rate of 8.81. He also played a key role as a finisher with the bat, scoring 276 runs with a strike rate of 150.81. In one match against the Sydney Sixers last season, he scored an unbeaten 32 runs off just 14 balls.

Since last year, a new rule has been introduced in the BBL. According to this rule, teams can sign a foreign player before the draft if the player is available for the full season, including the final matches. This rule was made to stop players from leaving during the last part of the season.

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Strikers coach Tim Paine was happy to sign Overton again. In a statement, he said, "Signing Jamie before the draft was our top priority. In the last two seasons, he has done very well with both bat and ball. His energy lifts the whole team. He can change the game in just a few overs."

Overton also shared his excitement about returning. He said, "I’m very happy to be back in Adelaide. I’ve had a great time with the Strikers, and the support at Adelaide Oval is amazing. This time, we are aiming for the BBL title."

🚨 Jamie Overton is coming back to Adelaide 🚨

The English fast-bowling allrounder returns to the @StrikersBBL as an international pre-signing for #BBL15. pic.twitter.com/cihgfEQhWb

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) May 29, 2025

With Overton’s signing, the Sydney Sixers are now the only team that has not pre-signed any foreign player. On the other hand, players like Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat), Chris Jordan (Hobart Hurricanes), Tim Seifert (Melbourne Renegades), Tom Curran (Melbourne Stars), Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers), and Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder) are already on two-year deals.

There will be some changes in the Strikers squad this season. Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald have joined the Renegades and Hurricanes as free agents. Jason Sangha, who played well for South Australia, has joined the Strikers from the Thunder.

Adelaide Strikers squad:

Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Matt Short, Henry Thornton